#FUNDRAISING: ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCH THE IRINA FOUNDATION

Accent Aigu Entertainment (AAE), producer of the critically acclaimed global hit series Heated Rivalry, announced today the launch of the Irina Foundation, a private independent fund dedicated to championing inclusivity and mental well-being by connecting people through organized sports and arts programs. Established by AAE co-founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, the Foundation will support organizations that create opportunities for LGBTQIA2S+ and underserved communities to participate, ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: SHELTER MOVERS CELEBRATE 10-YEAR MILESTONE WITH GALA NOVEMBER 6, 2026

Shelter Movers, Canada's leading organization providing free moving and storage services to survivors of gender-based violence, celebrates a major milestone this year: 10 years of helping survivors and their families escape abuse without financial barriers. Since 2016, the organization has completed more than 10,000 moves. In celebration, Shelter Movers is hosting its annual gala, A Moving Affair, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, marking 10 years of the ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: AFTER BREAST CANCER 14TH ANNUAL PINK DIAMOND GALA

Ring the bell. Finish treatment. Go home. But then what? For thousands of women, the breast cancer journey does not end when treatment does. The physical, emotional and financial realities of recovery can continue long after hospital visits stop. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, after BREAST CANCER (ABC) will shine a spotlight on that often-overlooked chapter at its 14th Annual Pink Diamond Gala, presented by Deloitte, at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan. The Pink Diamond Gala brings survivors, ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: POURING FORWARD TO BENEFIT TIFFANY DESBIENS

Pouring Forward is a one-night fundraiser bringing together 15 of Canada’s leading bartenders in support of Toronto hospitality leader Tiffany Desbiens as she undergoes treatment for cervical cancer. Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM to late Address: Dirty Laundry, 1186 Queen Street West, Toronto The event is free to attend and is shaping up to bring out Toronto’s hospitality community in a big way. Expect five hours of rotating cocktail ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: WALK FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS RETURNS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

This September, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (DCGT)’s annual Walk for Suicide Awareness returns on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Sunnyside Park during Suicide Awareness Month to break the silence around suicide and to raise $200,000 to support DCGT in expanding and strengthening its programs to ensure life-saving mental health and crisis support is delivered to people who need it most. Previously the Walk to End Suicide, the fourth annual event has evolved into the Walk for ... Read more

#HORSERACING: “THRILL OF ASCOT” FOR BEST BUDDIES CANADA JUNE 6, 2026 AT WOODBINE RACETRACK

Get ready for an exciting afternoon at the races filled with energy, entertainment, and community spirit — all in support of Best Buddies Canada, an organization dedicated to creating friendships and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy an elegant day of live horse racing, raffles, food stations, silent auction, and great company, while helping to make a difference in the lives of others. All proceeds from this event will benefit Best Buddies ... Read more

#HORSERACING: WOODBINE CARES HORSEPOWER FUND LAUNCH

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and strengthen the bond between horses and people. Through the Horsepower Fund, local registered charities and not-for-profits across Ontario can apply for micro-grants of up to $5,000. These grants are intended to fuel initiatives that help people connect with horses through education, ... Read more

#SPOTTED: HANK AZARIA, BILLY TALENT, DALLAS GREEN, AND MORE AT “LIVE LOUD LIVE” FOR MATTHEW PERRY HOUSE

Matthew Perry might no longer be here, but his memory lives on forever. Live Loud LIVE: Raising the Volume on Mental Health and Addiction took place last night at Koerner Hall in Toronto, in partnership with Make Music Matter, raising awareness and funds for Matthew Perry House. Hosted by Tom Power and Tara Slone, the show featured performances by the likes of Serena Ryder, City and Colour, Billy Talent, Royal Wood, Amy Millan (Stars), members of Sum 41, Broken Social Scene, Skydiggers, ... Read more

#FOOD: ARIANNA PRESENTS HALLOWEEN GRAND MASQUERADE BALL WITH PROCEEDS TO ERNESTINE’S WOMEN’S SHELTER — EVENT POSTPONED

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBD. Arianna, at Harbour Sixty, announced today that they will be hosting an inaugural Halloween Grand Masquerade Ball THIS FRIDAY, October 31, 2025, at 60 Harbour St. Guests can expect an over-the-top soiree that will define epic festivities in the city. Think Bridgerton meets Phantom of the Opera with masquerade masks, regal attire, food fit for royalty, dancing until the early hours of the morning and mystical surprises waiting to be ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: THE MAYOR’S EVENING FOR THE ARTS AND THE (IN) BLOOM GALA

Toronto Arts Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of its signature fundraising celebration, the 2025 Mayor’s Evening for the Arts and The (In) Bloom Gala, taking place Wednesday, November 19 at The Carlu (444 Yonge Street, Toronto). Together, these back-to-back events form Toronto’s biggest night for the arts, bringing artists, civic leaders, and cultural supporters to champion creativity and connection. Each year, the evening raises more than $1 million to support Toronto Arts ... Read more